1) His darker side is part of his genius
As cliched as it is to say it, Suarez simply wouldn’t be the great, adventurous player that he is today if not for the darker side of his personality. That’s not to say that his repeated bad behaviour is at all acceptable, but as he is a one of a kind in terms of his ability, he is a one of a kind in his other eccentricities, and that kind of character can be useful in forming part of a winning team. Many of the great players and managers in history, and of course other legendary figures in other fields, have also had their flaws (Diego Maradonna, Brian Clough), but finding a way to channel that into something positive is a rather unique opportunity. Brendan Rodgers may never have the chance to work with a player or person like Suarez again in his career, and if he can work on his problems without crushing his spirit, he will definitely gain more than he would from selling him – for any price.
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